I have a 2005 Mercedes C230 Kompressor and my first service is due. On my dash it reads Service A has exceeded 100 km. I called the dealership today to make an appointment and they wanted $225.00 PLus taxes to do this service. I thought that this was way over priced. I pulled out my manual and the A service is nothing but checking the fluids, brakes, tire pressure and an oil change. I thought that I will do all the work myself. I looked under the hood and to my surprise there was no oil dipstick. So before I do anything stupid, is there anything special I should know before I do this oil change. Also if I cannot check the oil level how much oil does it take, what kind of oil should I use (ex: 5W-20) and how do I remove the service reminder off the dash?, or should I just bit the bullet and bring my car to the dealer.

Any help would be greatful.

Thanks,

Fab

first remove the filter (27mm), then drain the oil. refill with Mobil1 "0w-40" synthetic. 5.8 quarts.

Get to the service display in your cluster and press and hold the odometer reset button, when it prompts you, press and hold it again untill it resets.

make sure you dont pinch the seal on the filter housing when screwing it back in.

That will be $225 please

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Thanks for the help. I will be doing this today.

You may want to keep ALL the receipts, in case a warranty issue arises.

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also learn how to do an oil level checks with the car in park from the drivers seat.
I always fill the sump a quart or so low after an oil change and then use the dash display oil level function tell me exactly how much oil to add for the correct level. But that technique may not be good for you.
Get a copper drain plug gasket if your going to drain from the sump. I think the drain plug bolt tightens to 18 ft lbs.

Also open the hood and check the HVAC filter housing above the battery, it is easy to replace.

Also up to 12k miles I think you get a free aligment, so check you tire tread wear to make sure everything is even.

Also make sure your coolant is high up there in the overflow tank, your coolant is probably blue.

Doesn't the M271 take like 8 quarts of oil?

Anyway, you can also go to the dealer and ask them to order you a dipstick and get the proper measurement numbers from them. Some dealers will do this some will not! When my Maint runs out I am asking for one, I guess we will see if they get me one or not..... I hate the fact that they do not supply one, it is a great way to get the average person to go back to get service done though I guess. You could also ask for the price of just the oil change at the Stealer. As you can do the rest yourself and they should offer an oil change only option for much less.

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1986 190E 2.3 Black, Auto, Mods to come soon.....

m271 takes 5.8 qts

Hi guys.

This is my first post. I happy to contribute a good experience.

I stopped by and spoke with one of the "quick service" techs here in San Diego named Dennis. After he got over his initial surprise that I was attempting to do the job myself he gave me some good advise.

He started talking shop more when I told him I did most of the work on my last two M3's.

He reccomended I get a small 12 volt electric pump from one of the local Marine supply stores. Went to Hipp Marine about 5 minutes from the dealer.

Bought a SEADOG #501060-3, $26.00. Remove filter first for adequate air flow

Insert the line in dipstick tube, clamped the other end to an empty 5 quart Mobile one container.

Flip the swtich and pumped out 5.3 quarts in about 3 minutes. Sweet!!!

Added 5.5quarts (per tech's instruction) fresh Mobile 1, 5w-40, 15,000 mile oil vs 0w-40 for this climate and replaced the filter.

A good tip is to add oil through the filter base, it's faster and cleaner.

I took it back to San Diego MB and th tech plugged in the computer.

Said it was more accurate than the dip stick, which is an insanely priced special tool. About $125.00 at the dealer but I found it for about half on line.

Target was a reading of 43 to 64 on the computer pressure reading. I was at 63. The tech said that was about perfect on a hot engine.

However, I'm thinking that now that I've got a good level in it, Ill go over to one of the local auto parts stores get any dip stick I think is a close match.

Put it in and get a level check and file a mark on the dip stick. The computer doesn't report until you' re a quart low. I don't like that feature.

I'll perform all the other "A" service details this week end.

One thing thats interesting The oil was changed on this car at the dealer at about 5000 miles because the OBD lights said I was due. The dealer changed it at no charge and reset the lights.

At 12,992 I will tell you this oil looked nasty. I plan to do changes every 6,500 in the future. I told the tech how the oil looked and he agreed, " the synthetics look nasty."

No way I'm going with 13,000 mile intervals no matter what the research says

I took some pictures I'll try to post later.

Cheers...